Prabhu Idea Plus is an academic-industry collaboration between Idea Studio Nepal and Prabhu Bank Limited, established with the objective of promoting innovation and entrepreneurship within higher education institutions. The initiative is currently being implemented in three campuses across Gandaki Province: Kalika Multiple Campus, Dhawalagiri Multiple Campus, and Myagdi Multiple Campus. By integrating entrepreneurial education, financial literacy, and innovation-focused mentorship, the program seeks to cultivate a dynamic and sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem within academic institutions. It emphasizes the importance of experiential learning, empowering both students and faculty members to transform innovative ideas into viable ventures. Aligned with its tagline, “Investing in a Future Leader,” Prabhu Idea Plus positions itself as a catalyst for nurturing leadership potential and fostering socio-economic development through academia-driven entrepreneurship.
Objectives
Establishment of Incubation Center
Idea Studio strongly believes in locating incubation centers within academic institutions, as this creates a valuable bridge between academia and industry. Such integration fosters collaboration, encourages innovation, and enables students and faculty to engage in real-world problem-solving alongside entrepreneurs and practitioners.
Faculty Development Program
Faculty / Action Research
The Action Research segment of the Faculty Development Program focuses on engaging educators in contextual, collaborative, and impact-driven research that connects academic inquiry with real-world entrepreneurship and community development.
- Youth aspiration and impact of business incubation among students and local community college
- Returnee migrants and its impact on the local business creation
- Education and business collaboration for career and joint knowledge creation.
Entrepreneurship Development and financial support for viable business ideas
